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Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  How many breaths do...

Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  What is the name...

Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal”

Residents and visitors are advised that water...

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Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

Enriching life at Fairview Manor

Connections between our Residents and their families are a top priority and Fairview Manor’s Life Enrichment team has gone above and beyond to keep...

Plum Torte

by Susan Hanna First published in 1983, this plum torte recipe from Marian Burros is one of the most popular on the New York Times...

Great Veggie Grow Off weigh-in, October 10

What aids local food security, promotes healthy community competition and engenders a feeling of neighbours helping neighbours? The Great Veggie Grow Off does all...

One-Pot Chicken with Dates and Caramelized Lemon

by Susan Hanna This is another delicious chicken recipe from Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman. Brown a whole chicken or chicken pieces in a Dutch...

What’ll we do this winter?

Barbara Carrolland Glenda Jones As we transition into fall, there is a need for unique projects to keep our community thriving, culturally and physically.  Barbara...

What’ll we do this winter?

Barbara Carroll, Glenda Jones As we transition into fall, there is a need for unique projects to keep our community thriving, culturally and physically.  Barbara...

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

by Susan Hanna This dish from the New York Times is quick, easy and a good way to use up that leftover cabbage in the...

Home Hospice North Lanark continues to operate in challenging times

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on.” — Robert Frost Back in March, when the world began to...

Work at the Library gardens nearing completion

After two years of planning and working, the renovation of the gardens behind the Almonte Library is nearing completion. This project is part of...

Mayor Lowry reminds you: COVID limits on gatherings apply here

September 19, 2020 On Thursday, Premier Ford announced an amendment to the provincial order limiting social gatherings in Ottawa, Toronto and Peel. This morning, the...

AGH Run for Women’s Health raises over $20K

7th annual AGH Run for Women’s Health survives pandemic with virtual twist and raises over $20K The 7th annual AGH Run for Women’s Health, sponsored by Shoppers Drug...

Opening ceremony for the Alameda

Don Johnston Saturday was a spectacular late summer day for the opening ceremony for the Almonte Alameda. After a stirring performance by the Almonte Legion...

Sheet-Pan Honey-Dijon Chicken with Vegetables

by Susan Hanna It doesn’t get much faster or easier than this recipe from Kitchn. Pre-heat the oven with a baking sheet inside. Meanwhile, make...

A harvest of crabby delight

Heather Phaneuf Like most of us in this pandemic year, we look for new pastimes.  With the cooling of the season and yes, the turning...

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